About The ACT Center for Tobacco Treatment, Education, and Research
The ACT Center for Tobacco Treatment, Education, and Research is a specialized tobacco cessation program in Jackson, Mississippi helping people quit tobacco and stay quit through evidence based care.
This University of Mississippi Medical Center affiliated program combines counseling and medication support, education and research.
The ACT Center offers free tobacco cessation services to Mississippians, focusing on lasting recovery from nicotine dependence.
Tobacco Treatment Programs
Treatment begins with a free initial session to gather history, answer questions and identify concerns related to quitting.
Clients then receive up to six additional free counseling sessions to build coping strategies, reduce barriers and gain emotional support throughout the quit process.
Counseling is delivered by Licensed Professional Counselors who are certified Tobacco Treatment Specialists.
Medication options include nicotine replacement therapy, Chantix and Wellbutrin, with free NRT such as patches, gum and lozenges available for up to three months.
Three follow up sessions at 3, 6 and 12 months provide continued support after quitting.
Key Facts to Know
- Location: Jackson, Mississippi affiliated with the University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Services: Counseling, medication support and structured follow up care
- Who they treat: Mississippians seeking help quitting tobacco and nicotine
- Approach: Evidence based, counselor led care combining treatment, education and research
- Payment: Free care and free nicotine replacement therapy for Mississippi residents
- Access: In person visits and telehealth services available
- Follow up: Continued support sessions at 3, 6 and 12 months post quit
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In Mississippi, substance abuse treatment is available in inpatient and outpatient rehabs. These facilities can treat a range of substance use disorders and even co-occurring mental health challenges, in dual-diagnosis treatment programs. These programs involve an assessment with an addiction expert, personalized treatment plan, and evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). By addressing the underlying issues contributing to addiction, you'll leave treatment with the skills to sustain your recovery.
Clinical Services
You can start using nicotine replacement therapy as soon as you quit using tobacco. These products, such as nicotine gum and nicotine patches, treat your physical dependence on nicotine. To address any psychological dependence, counseling and support groups can be good resources.
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350 W Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MS 39213
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